Drawer

/drɔːər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A boxlike container in a piece of furniture, typically closed and opened by pulling out or pushing in.

She opened the top drawer of the desk to find her missing papers.

A person who draws, especially in a professional context.

The drawer created beautiful illustrations for the children's book.

From Old French 'drouer', from the verb 'druer' meaning 'to draw'.

drawer of a check

A person or entity who writes or issues a check.

file drawer

A drawer used primarily for storing files and documents.

pull out a drawer

To open or extend a drawer to access its contents.

cabinet

A piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storage.

storage

The action or method of storing something for future use.

furniture

Objects that are movable and used to support various human activities.

A person who draws

She’s a good drawer but prefers digital art.

A slang term for someone who keeps things organized

He's such a drawer; everything has its place in his office.